Te Horo Hall

24/08/2024

TE HORO HALL UPDATE

EMERGENCY HUB: Te Horo Community Emergency Hub has temporarily moved, while the Te Horo Hall is being strengthened.
In an emergency the Hub will function in the TE HORO SCHOOL HALL, if needed.

Many thanks to the School and BOT for this support.
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LOCAL HELPERS: strengthening work is now underway, helped by more locals preparing the Hall for Crowe Construction to begin – big thanks to Mike Coolen for waiving the container hire; Brent O’Hagan for removing heat pumps (and curtain rails!); plus Gunnar & Mike with whanau & firemen who removed the last extra-heavy items from the Hall.
It's all happening.

15/08/2024

Earthquake strengthening is about to begin!
Te Horo Hall is now closed. Our builder (Crowe Construction & Associates) plans to begin the strengthening work on Monday 19th August. We expect the work to continue for around 2 months.
The site will become a construction zone with no public access. Access to the tennis courts will still be available but only via the driveway to the west of the cottage (between the cottage and the empty paddock).
Emptying out the Hall was a final task for the committee today - plua a big thank you to Rod Clifton for use of a truck.
Thanks to the very generous efforts of so many this exciting project is finally about to start. Let the construction begin! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

31/07/2024

Join us this Friday night @ TE HORO HALL before earthquake strengthening begins!

The Hall is expected to close soon for about two months while the earthquake strengthening, and kitchen upgrade takes place.

SO -
Ø BYO drinks and a plate of nibbles to share this Friday night
Ø 02 Aug 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Te Horo Hall, 56 School Road

Join us one more time in the "old" Te Horo Hall – then let the construction begin! 🥳🥳🥳

01/07/2024

$466,000 NOW RAISED FOR TE HORO HALL

Te Horo, you are awesome!

That's the message from the Te Horo Hall committee as the latest tally is announced.

"I’m thrilled to report that our little community has raised over $95,000 through the recent fundraising campaign, The Great Te Horo Road Rai$e," Andrew Annakin, chair of Te Horo Hall committee says.

The community fundraising result, in addition to grants received from institutional donors - including a second grant from the Lotteries Commission of $125,000 - plus Hall savings from past fundraising, now brings overall funds raised to $466,000.

"Given this stunning result, members of the Te Horo Hall committee have unanimously agreed to proceed as soon as possible to earthquake strengthen the Hall," Andrew Annakin says. "We now have the funds, the builder, an agreed budget, and the building consent has just been approved."

The work is expected to commence in August.

This is a huge milestone for Te Horo and Te Horo Hall; made possible with the amazing energy, commitment and support from our wider community.

"In my report to the Te Horo Hall Society AGM earlier this month, I described the intense past four months of fundraising as both 'enthralling and exhausting'," Andrew said. "It was just so exciting to see how the Te Horo community responded to the challenge of our Road Rai$e campaign and to come up with such a wide range of fundraising events and activities."

"There were many leaders and even more supporters, all generating ideas and keen to take on the challenge. The magic was in the energy and commitment of everyone involved. New friendships were made, and the greatest reward was a real buzz in the community - the likes of which few could remember experiencing before. Well done, Te Horo!"

The Hall fundraising has also benefitted from the support of local businesses, with Kelly & Co Realty, Ōtaki, taking the lead with a very generous $20,000 sponsorship.

Other businesses provided prizes for raffles and food for events – with special shout outs to Stanmore Farm, Otaki New World Otaki, JB’s Levin and Land Matters Ltd Ōtaki.
Promotional support was provided by Property Brokers Ōtaki in conjunction with Web2Print, Stuff and NME.
As well, Coast Access Radio, Beach FM, Ōtaki Today and Otaki Mail all helped to tell our story further afield and to promote events.

As well as the community fundraising, the Hall Committee put significant effort into applying for grants from various funding institutions, and has been fortunate to receive:

- $20,000 from Pub Charity;
- $90,000 from the Lotteries Commission Environment and Heritage Fund;
- $125,000 from the Lotteries Commission Facilities Fund;
- $15,000 from Waikanae Community Board
- $5,000 from the KCDC mayoral fund. Thanks to Janet Holborow - Mayor of Kāpiti to offset some of the building consent costs.

The Committee’s original fundraising target to quake-strengthen and upgrade the Hall (including improvements to the kitchen, exterior cladding, and outside facilities) was an ambitious $500,000.

Having achieved $466,000 of that target, we are now comfortably able to commence with our top priority of quake-strengthening (originally budgeted at $335,000, but since revised to $350,000 due to additional regulatory costs).

In deciding to proceed with quake-strengthening now, the committee noted the Government’s proposed review of the regulatory system for assessing and managing earthquake-prone buildings.

However, given that the extent of any resultant changes won’t be known for some time, we felt it was important to strengthen the Hall without delay.

This means we can move forward confidently with future upgrades rather than put things on hold for what could well be another extended period of uncertainty and continued deterioration of the building – as has happened for many community halls across the country.

Doing the quake-strengthening now, also means we will have a stronger and more resilient hall which the community can enjoy with confidence well into the future, including as Te Horo’s emergency management hub. This is what our community has asked for and energetically supported, and the Committee will deliver on that.

Te Horo Hall’s bright future is now assured, and the Hall Committee is extremely grateful for all your fundraising support and encouragement.

Andrew Annakin shares the following whakatauki from one of the committee members which perfectly captures the past year of planning and fundraising for the Hall committee:

"Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.

Seek the treasure you value most dearly. If you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.

More info:
www.tehorohall.org.nz

20/06/2024

FIREWOOD RAFFLE! WINTER WINNER!
Paula McClure, below, is pictured receiving her delivery of a cord of firewood recently - in time for winter!
Paula was the winner of the firewood raffle donated to help raise funds for the earthquake strengthening & upgrade of Te Horo Hall.
CONTRATULATIONS Paula and well done Area 11 of the great Te Horo Road Rai$e campaign!
MORE raffle results to come soon ........................

17/06/2024

Updated…. Seems there was some confusion so we have updated our flyer. The movie will be played at the Te Horo School Hall and not the Te Horo Hall. Issac is raising funds for the Te Horo Hall though. Tasty treats will be available on the night….
Candy bags $1, Popcorn $1, Drinks $1
Tickets are available for all Te Horo School kids from the office all this week. Come and grab yours and join in the fun this Friday night.

10/06/2024

TE HORO HALL RAFFLE RESULTS
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Te Horo Hall Society Inc. fundraising RAFFLE!

The raffle was drawn at the regular monthly Drinks & Nibbles at the Hall on Friday 7th June 2024.
There was a great turn out to hear from the sponsors and to thank them for their generous support. All prize-winners have been notified.

1st prize - $1000 grocery voucher from New World Otaki
Kevin S., Otaki

2nd - $900 drone survey from Land Matters Ltd, Otaki.
Sarah W., Christchurch

3rd - $690 septic tank clean from JB's Levin.
Lynnaire & K, Te Horo

4th - $690 septic tank clean from JB's Levin.
Ben B., Te Horo

5th - $600 load of dry firewood from JB's Levin.
Chrissy A., Waikanae

6th - $600 load of dry firewood from JB's Levin
Carola B., Te Horo

7th - $520 Weber Gas BBQ
Sharon A., Otaki

https://www.tehorohall.org.nz

09/06/2024

# # # THE LAST GREAT TE HORO ROAD RAISE FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY # # #
Learn to make a real leather belt with Tim from The Leathery in Te Horo on June 15th from 9am to 1pm at TE HORO HALL. All materials and equipment will be provided, and you can design your own belt. The class is $60 per person. Register at www.tehorohall.org.nz.

05/06/2024

THE GREAT TE HORO VARIETY SHOW
Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event as there was not enough interest from local Te Horo people to continue with a Variety Show at this time.
Hopefully in the future there will be another opportunity.

04/06/2024

DRINKS @ NIBBLES this Friday 7th June @ te Horo hall - from 5.30.

This week there is an extra - the monster fundraising raffle will be drawn!
Bring your tickets as you could win one of the 7 prizes!

As always, BYO drinks plus some nibbles to share - see you there 🤩🤩

03/06/2024

Annual General Meeting TE HORO HALL SOCIETY Incorporated
TOMORROW (Tuesday) 4th June 7pm at the Hall

Agenda includes the Chair's report (including the earthquake strengthening project & fundraising campaign), Treasurer's report for the past financial year, election of officers and committee members, and any other business.

ALL WELCOME!

31/05/2024

Want to CREATE? Have you BOOKED your place?

Two CREATIVE WORKSHOPS have been offered by Te Horo locals, to help raise funds for earthquake strengthening of Te Horo Hall.

🤩🤩 Looping Workshop with Birgit Moffatt
09 Jun 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm @ 32 Parenga Road, Hautere
Spend a relaxed Sunday morning with Birgit at her studio learning the versatile technique of wire looping!

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🤩🤩 Leather Belt making with Tim from The Leathery in Te Horo.
Sat 15th June, 9am to 1pm @ Te Horo Hall, School Road, Te Horo (see previous post)

Book a space in these two workshops at www.tehorohall.org.nz

29/05/2024

Te Horo Hall EARTHQUAKE STRENGTHENING - FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN ....................
There are still a few events scheduled to complete our 3 months of fundraising. Join us in these 2 creative events before winter sets in!

🤩🤩 Looping Workshop with Birgit Moffatt
09 Jun 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm @ 32 Parenga Road, Hautere

Spend a relaxed Sunday morning with Birgit at her studio learning the versatile technique of wire looping!
“We are going to wrap a small stone with thin wire, to create a little taonga. This is a very meditative and tactile process. Looping is a fun technique that will allow you to explore the technique further”.
All materials are covered in the workshop fee of $70.
Very limited numbers, BOOK NOW! AND be aware – DANGER OF ADDICTION!

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🤩🤩 Leather Belt making with Tim from The Leathery in Te Horo.
Sat 15th June, 9am to 1pm @ Te Horo Hall, School Road.

Have you ever wanted to make a real leather belt? Now’s your chance - design your own belt (a special gift), with all materials and equipment supplied for the workshop fee of $60.

Book your space NOW at these two workshops - see www.tehorohall.org.nz

27/05/2024

*** ANOTHER FUNDRAISER FOR TE HORO HALL ***
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO MAKE A REAL LEATHER BELT?
Tim from The Leathery in Te Horo is offering a class in leather belt making. SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 9AM TO 1PM
TE HORO HALL, 56 SCHOOL ROAD, TE HORO
$60 PER PERSON
Design your own. All materials and equipment will be supplied.

To book a space in the class go to www.tehorohall.org.nz

26/05/2024

CALLING ALL TE HORO TALENT!
Be part of "The Great Te Horo Variety Show" and showcase your Band, Singing, Dancing, Comedy, Magic, or any other amazing talent.

Two shows in 1 day - 22 JUNE 2024!
4pm Youth (under 15) and 7pm Adults

Dust off your costumes, tune up your instruments, and sign up today!

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*Spot prizes for acts!
Register online https://www.tehorohall.org.nz

22/05/2024

YAY! Its TOMORROW MORNING - SUNDAY 26th 9.30am

😎😎 THE GREAT TE HORO CAR RALLY SCAVENGER HUNT 😎😎

If you havn't registered yet, NO WORRIES! Just arrive at TE HORO HALL 9.30am and join the crowd!

Fill your car with family, friends or otherwise & join us for a fun morning, navigating around Te Horo roads answering the clues.
$40 per car.

You’ll need to know your left from your right, and it helps to be observant. You’ll have a list of items to collect along the way, to gain points. Children will love the treasure hunt!!

· Starting at 9.30am - Te Horo Hall 56 School Road
· Prize giving at 1pm at the Hall (sausage sizzle for purchase)
· To BOOK a CAR, go to www.tehorohall.org.nz

This is one of the few events left in our fundraising campaign – so book NOW and help EARTHQUAKE STRENGTHEN TE HORO HALL. See you TOMORROW 🤩!

22/05/2024

🪩🕺🏻🕺🏻SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER AT TE HORO HALL 🪩🕺🏻🕺🏻

Due to such high demand, and securing a couple of extra volunteers, there have now been an extra 20 tickets added online for this event this weekend. This is your LAST chance to purchase tickets for this Saturday. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🪩🕺🏻
Supper provided. Dont forget to bring some cash.
CASH ONLY BAR. NO BYO. NO EFTPOS
Book online at www.tehorohall.org.nz

21/05/2024

*** THIS THURSDAY ***
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE SHORELINE
Experience the magic of Bruce Springsteen's Western Stars concert film on the big screen with cinematic sound system at our movie night on Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30 pm.
$25 per person including finger food and participate in a raffle too.
Limited tickets available.
Book online at tehorohall.org.nz
Join us for another fantastic Te Horo Hall fundraiser!

21/05/2024

TOMORROW!!! SUNDAY 26 May 9.30am
THE GREAT TE HORO CAR RALLY & SCAVENGER HUNT 🤩🤩

Have FUN FUNDRAISING for TE HORO HALL.

Fill your car, family, friends or otherwise & join us for a fun morning, driving around the Te Horo roads to find answers to the clues.
You’ll need to know your left from your right, and it helps to be observant. You’ll have a list of items to collect along the way; points for each item collected. Children will love hunting for the treasures!!

Starting at 9.30am - Te Horo Hall 56 School Road - $40 per car.
· Prize giving at 1pm at the Hall (sausage sizzle to purchase)
· To book a car, go to www.tehorohall.org.nz
We have a few events left in our fundraising campaign – so join in NOW and help EARTHQUAKE STRENGTHEN TE HORO HALL. See you there 😎😎!

18/05/2024

*** IT'S TOMORROW - THE
WETLAND WANDER ***
SUN 19th MAY starting @ 1pm, 276 Te Hapua Road
The weather looks promising for tomorrow.
Come along and experience the Te Hapua Wetlands close up over 9 private properties in Te Hapua Road.
These wetlands have been extensively restored over the last 35 years. Approx 6.5km walk.
To buy tickets visit our website tehorohall.org.nz.
Tickets may also be purchased on the day.
Thanks to all the owners for supporting another Te Horo Hall fundraiser for earthquake strengthening.

28/06/2023

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22/06/2023

The future of Te Horo Hall is uncertain. We need to hear from you NOW!
The responses to our survey on the Halls future continue to come in - THANK YOU! The survey deadline has been extended to June 25th so please send us your thoughts asap. There are 4 days left to use the online link https://form.jotform.com/231307870413046 to answer some questions and give us your ideas – or email us at [email protected]
The latest Otaki Today (below) and other local papers, explained, in summary:
· Te Horo Hall is deemed earthquake prone and will close in 2034 if not strengthened.
· It is the only Community facility we have in Te Horo; it is also the local Civil Defence Emergency Hub for Te Horo.
· Quake strengthening will cost considerably more than the funds we have raised so far through community events. We will need to find significant external funding.
· The Hall is owned by the community (as an Incorporated Society) i.e. it is not Council owned. It was built in 1914 on land donated by local farmers using local labour and materials. It is maintained and managed by a committee of Te Horo locals and continues to be used for a range of community events, from weekly Zumba classes and monthly drinks to weddings, funerals and more!
If strengthened, the Hall has a long-term future - past 2034. So right now, the Hall Committee is consulting with the community before taking the next step. If the community wants the Hall long term, we believe your support will help with applications for funding.
So, we really want to hear from you asap.
Please respond to our survey via the online link below – or by emailing your thoughts & suggestions to [email protected]
Now is the time to provide your views. THANK YOU
Earlier posts below, on this Page provide more information.

10/06/2023

The Future of Te Horo Hall in uncertain.

The Hall committee really appreciates the response to our survey about the future of Te Horo Hall (see link below). The positive feedback is exciting and useful comments have been made.
At this point some background might be of interest and help clarify a few points:

Since the Hall was designated earthquake prone in 2019 the Committee has spent much time and effort gathering information - including from specialist earthquake engineers, those involved in the latest legislation & requirements, Council, builders, contractors. We’ve explored possible exemptions (given the nature of the Hall) and talked with interested locals.

Various options have also been considered (e.g. reducing the size of the Hall, retaining only the kitchen/meeting room area, demolish and build a new facility, steel versus wood laminate for strengthening ........ etc.). We commissioned an experienced engineer to provide a strengthening proposal and obtained several cost estimates to firstly determine if strengthening was feasible for the community (noting further detailed discussion with builders and contractors will be had).

Based on the advice obtained, we concluded that -
· it is what it is - the Hall is deemed earthquake prone and must be strengthened to continue to operate longterm as a community facility.
· while there may be a range of options, broadly we need to decide whether to strengthen for the long term or not. Alternative ideas are welcomed.
· the Hall is not required to have a "higher/greater” level of earthquake strengthening because it is a designated CD Hub.
The Hall Committee is mandated to manage/maintain the Hall (through the Society Rules) and it is our responsibility to meet safety requirements on behalf of hall users. However, we don’t want to make significant decisions without involving the wider community – we want to gauge support (or not) for the project, and to hear your thoughts and ideas.

So - don't stop now! Please keep your comments coming by using the online survey link https://form.jotform.com/231307870413046, or by returning the survey form and/or emailing the Committee via [email protected]
We will provide a summary of the responses and key points raised once the survey ends.

THANK YOU from the Te Horo Hall Committee

Please click the link to complete this form.